1、2023届四川省凉山州高三下学期二诊考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解A poetry competition has been launched for pupils. It invites young people to reflect on the “many ways we are connected to the universe”. The competition is aimed at pupils aged 4-18.Winners will receive a range of other prizes, including books and choc
2、olate, plus continued development and coaching opportunities from the Poetry Society. The rules are as follows:1. The competition is free to enter. Entries will be accepted from anywhere in the UK. Entries from outside the UK are not accepted. If you are aged 4-12, your parents will need to give per
3、mission for you to enter. 2. Your entry must be the original work of the creator. Your work is accepted on the basis that this will be its first appearance anywhere in the world.3. Poems must be written in English or Welsh, but you can include phrases in your mother tongue or another language. Poems
4、 must not be longer than 20 lines. You are free to write in any style or form.4. You may enter either online via website or by post to the Poetry Society, 22 Betterton Street, London. All online entries must be received by 23:59 GMT on 19 December 2022. All poems entered by post must be post-dated o
5、n or before 19 December 2022.If you would like to enter online, please continue through the online system on this website. Email AboutUspoetrysociety.org if you have problems with your submission.1What is the theme of the competition?AReflection on the environment.BConnection to the universe.CYoung
6、peoples passion for poetry.DNational celebration of creativity.2What is the age range of the participants?A4-12.B4-18.COver 18.DBelow 4.3What should participants do, according to the rules?AEnter their original works.BPay for their entries.CSend their poems by email.DAsk their parents for permission
7、.Many African people have always dreamed that one day the capitals of all African countries will be linked by high-speed railway lines. Now they have one step closer to realizing that dream.On October 10, 2016, Africas first modern electrified railway, the Ethiopia-Djibouti railway, became fully ope
8、rational. This railway, built by Chinese companies, is the first railway built using a complete set of Chinese standards outside China.But it has not been easy for Chinese companies to win Ethiopian support for the project. The Ethiopian government once considered Western standards the best ones. Bu
9、t thanks to Chinas outstanding performance in building and managing railways, Chinese firms ended up getting the project.“After rounds of talks, the Ethiopian government came to realize that Chinese standards are not inferior (次于) to western ones, and more importantly, they best suit the country, Me
10、ng Fengchao, board chairman of China Railway Construction Corp, told Xinhua.This is just another of Chinas recent achievements in railway building. China has the worlds longest railway and they make up a huge 60 percent of the worlds total. Besides length, China also does well in speed. China is the
11、 only country with trains running at 350 km per hour on lines such as Beijing-Tianjin and Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railways.Thanks to these achievements, its easy to forget that China wasnt an early starter in the high-speed rail network game. Japan started 50 years ago, while Germany began 20 ye
12、ars ago. China only launched its high-speed railway14 years ago.How has Chinas high-speed railway been able to develop so quickly? The driving force behind the fast development has been the countrys great need for transportation.“The high-speed railway not only covers the distance, but also connects
13、 people, information and goods, greatly boosting the regional economy, peoples lives and tourism, ” Huang Xin, an official from China Railway Corporation, told China Daily. The high-speed railway has become the transportation of choice for many Chinese people. According to China Railway Corp, about
14、4, 200 bullet trains run in China each day, meaning that more than 4. 5 million passengers can travel.This is only the beginning of Chinas high -speed railway development. The National Development and Reform Commission said that China plans to have 38, 000 km of high-speed railways by 2025.4What can
15、 be learned about the Ethiopia-Djibouti railway?AIt was still under construction.BIt links capitals of several countries.CIt was the first electrified railway in Africa.DIt was a combination of Chinese and West standards.5What is Chinas recent achievement in railway building?AChina helps many other
16、countries build railway.BChinese standards suit most of the countries in the world.CChina excels at both the length of railway and speed of trains.DChina is one of the countries whose trains can run at 350km/h.6Which statement is true according to the passage?AChina was the pioneer of building high-
17、speed rail networks.BChina spent 14 years building a longest railway in the world.CChinas railway accounts for less than 60% of the worlds total.DChinas great need for transportation has driven railway development.7Which could be the best title for the text?AChinas Railways Go to the World.BThe Corp
18、oration between China and Africa.CThe Railway Development in Africa.DThe History of High-speed Railway in the world.Involving little rote learning, a new teaching approach is becoming popular where teachers encourage debate and discussion in the classroom. How will students cope with this inspiring
19、style of teaching? One way is through critical thinking, which is a necessary skill.The easiest way to learn to think critically is to force yourself to question everything, according to Michael Tabachnick, a physics professor at Delaware Valley College. “That does not mean you cant believe, but you
20、 must question. Is it true? Is it opinion? Is it justified by the fact?. . . Students eventually learn to analyze,” Tabachnick said.Young learners constantly ask questions because they are curious about the world that remains unknown to them. But this natural curiosity disappears with time.However,
21、questioning your teachers should be encouraged. After all, they are the ones who have been educated, and have a lot more experience and knowledge than students.When I taught in a college in Scotland, I enjoyed answering students questions. Some of my students posted difficult queries (问题). I didnt a
22、lways know the answers. If I didnt, Id admit it and try to find out later.I still remember when I was at university, my peers and I were encouraged to challenge each other and our professors. A student would write a paper on a subject, and fellow students would criticize it. It could be very challen
23、ging. But it was a way of developing critical thinking and logical thinking. Having a logical mind can help develop critical thinking. Some people dont have a logical mind, but they do have emotional intelligence, which is also important for critical thinking. People with high emotional intelligence
24、 can understand other peoples feelings, communicate properly with them, and read their personalities. If you cant at least try to put yourself in someone elses shoes, how can you understand their situations, their problems and their issues?So, try to develop your power of critical thinking. Start wi
25、th books, films, music and newspapers. And dont believe everything you read or see. Think for yourself.8Which of the following is an example of an inspiring style of teaching?AStudents are organized to have some discussion.BStudents are asked to recite some historical facts.CStudents are required to
26、 copy some historical facts.DStudents are quizzed on some famous people in history.9How can you develop critical thinking as Michael Tabachnick says?AHave a debate on a subject.BDo not believe anything.CDiscuss a topic with classmates.DAsk a question and analyze.10What does the underlined word “it”
27、in Paragraph 5 refer to?AThe fault in the answer I gave.BThe fact that I didnt know the answers.CThe good questions that students asked.DThe answers that I needed to find out later.11How can emotional intelligence help critical thinking?APeople with high emotional intelligence are open-minded.BPeopl
28、e with high emotional intelligence are good at criticizing.CHigh emotional intelligence helps people understand others better.DHigh emotional intelligence helps people think in a more logical way.These days, Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 in schools and cities across the United State
29、s. There are class projects, programs, tree plantings and many other official events. So, it may be hard to realize that when it first started, Earth Day was considered a radical (激进的) protest.The modern environmental movement began in the 1960s. It was a time of the generation gap. Young people wer
30、e acting out against their parents way of life. College campuses were rocked by demonstration against the war in Vietnam and other issues. In the middle of this, in 1970, a US senator (参议员) from Wisconsin named Gaylord Nelson camp up with the idea for Earth Day. As he later explained it, the idea wa
31、s to channel “the student antiwar energy” into the environmental cause.A lot of young people felt that science was the enemy. This was in spite of the fact that a lot of the people who were warning the public about air and water pollution and animals in danger were scientists. After all, wasnt it te
32、chnology- cars, housing developments and factories-that was causing the problem by spreading pollution and destroying nature? Some adults who had thought Earth Day supporters had gone too far made fun of them. They called them “tree huggers”.Environmentalists were right that technology had to be con
33、trolled. Laws and regulations were needed to make sure that both industry and science acted responsibly. Still, science got a bad name. It was as if you had to choose either science or nature. You couldnt have both.Lately, though, the situation has changed. We have come to see that science and the e
34、nvironment do not have to be enemies. Technology can be used to protect the environment, not destroy it. Look at all the advances in clean energy that have come from science. Just as Earth Day has evolved, so has our view of science and nature. We know today that we do not have to choose between the
35、 two. Instead, we understand that science is one of the main tools we can use to protect the environment. You can be a scientist and a “tree hugger”. Thats big advancement for science and great news for trees.12What can people usually do on Earth Day?ACut down trees.BJoin in a protest.CLaunch an inv
36、estigation.DComplete a class project.13Why did Gaylord Nelson suggest celebrating Earth Day?ATo encourage young students to protect nature.BTo direct the publics attention to environmental changes.CTo take students attention away from antiwar demonstration.DTo narrow the generation gap between young
37、 people and their parents.14What did some adults think of “tree huggers”?AToo extreme.BQuite rational.CVery knowledgeable.DReally considerate.15Which statement is supported by the author?APeople have to choose either science or nature.BNowadays science can serve to protect the environment.CScience h
38、as been playing a positive part the whole time.DThe development of science does harm to the environment.二、七选五At times, talking to kids can feel like learning a foreign language. Unfortunately, theres no handy phrasebook or translation app that can make you sound friendly, encouraging, and firm all a
39、t the same time. Dont worry. _16_ . Following these, you can have an open and honest chat with any kids in your life.Sit or kneel at their levelLowering yourself makes you a lot more approachable. Even if youre keeping things light and friendly, a child might feel threatened if youre towering over t
40、hem. Instead, grab a seat or take a knee near the child, so they dont have to look up at you. _17_._18_Kids love talking about their interests and preferences. As far as conversations go, asking about favorites is a pretty safe go-to topic. You might ask about their favorite singer, or what TV shows
41、 they like to watch. _19_. You could ask if they have a dog or cat at home, and what its name is.Ask for help or advice_20_. Share a light-hearted, not-too-serious problem youve run into during your daily routine. Maybe you have trouble heading to bed at a good time, or you can never find your car k
42、eys before heading to work. The child will love a chance to figure out a solution to your problem, whether its big or small.ADevelop common interests.BChat about relatable topics.CChildren love to solve “adult” problems.DThis can help take the edge off your conversation.EWeve put together plenty of
43、conversational tips and tricks.FAdditionally, favorite colors are another safe and comfortable topic.GYou could even ask about their favorite animals, or compare favorite pets.三、完形填空In our town, there was no one else quite like my father. Other people had pictures on their walls, or _21_ a calendar.
44、 We _22_ 3, 000 books, lining every vertical surface of our home.Father was the most _23_ scholar I ever knew. Every summer he took a month off to attend _24_ in another town. In total, he earned seven _25_ and attended 11 different colleges and universities.My sister and I were the immediate benefi
45、ciaries (受益者)of Fathers _26_ for learning. Every spring, he would take us _27_ through the mountains and search for rocks and wildflowers for his specimen(标本)_28_. On winter nights, when the skies were especially _29_, he would set up a telescope and wake us to _30_ the stars, which he then named li
46、ke a tour _31_ for the heavens.My father was _32_ drilling me on proper speech. Before I was 3, he was _33_ aloud to me from the Bible, Shakespeare and Mark Twain. _34_, I read aloud to him so he could work on my diction (遣词造句). By the time I was 10, I could recite from a whole range of _35_ literat
47、ure and poetry.Of course, there were times when I was _36_ of studying. But Father would always _37_ me of my duty by quoting Shakespeare: “If all the year were playing holidays, to play would be as tedious(单调乏味的)as to _38_. ”Obviously, his efforts _39_ off, for my _40_ has enabled me to earn a good living.21Aat leastBat mostCat timesDat first22AsoldBborrowedClentDhad23ApersistentBcontroversialCcontradictoryDdeliberate24ApartiesBmeetingsCclassesDshows25AscholarshipsBdegreesCrewardsDoccupations26AdreamBambitionChungerDpurpose
